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Dallas ISD celebrates National School Counseling Week
0Dallas ISD is celebrating National School Counseling Week Feb 3–7 to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) sponsors National School Counseling Week, which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for college and career. The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the…
Custodial staff went “above and beyond” during SOC renovation
0Since 1994, South Oak Cliff High School alum Corey Banks has brought excellence to the Dallas ISD Custodial Services Department. Today, he’s a supervisor and trainer who oversees the maintenance needs of 21 campuses in the southwest area of Dallas. When South Oak Cliff High School recently underwent $52 million in renovations, Banks and his staff stepped up in a huge way to ensure the school successfully reopened to students in January. “I am a proud alumni member of SOC, and both of my children graduated from the school as well. It was just an honor to see the transformation…
Dallas ISD monitoring news reports about coronavirus infections
0Dallas ISD is closely monitoring the news reports about the coronavirus infections. There are no cases confirmed in Texas to date, and there are no suspected cases among Dallas ISD student and employee communities. Health officials assure Dallas ISD that the immediate risk to the district’s population is low at this time. However, public health officials are advising that the flu and other common respiratory illnesses are circulating and recommending that everyone follow basic prevention guidelines, including: Everyone 6 months and older is encouraged to get a flu shot. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least…
Dallas ISD Career Institutes are recruiting current eighth-graders interested in future good-wage jobs
0Dallas ISD is recruiting current eighth-graders interested in attending a Career Institute next school year. At a Career Institute, students can develop and grow in-demand skills they need to secure a good-wage job in the near future. Interested students can simply fill out this form and the information will be sent to their counselor. More than 800 current freshmen this school year are enrolled in a Career Institute program. The students are taking the Principles of Construction class at their home campus in preparation for the three dedicated Career Institutes opening August 2020. Starting their sophomore year, students enrolled in…